Pocket rake for gable siding concealing a roof edge

ABSTRACT

A one-piece metal pocket rake element is provided for cooperating with metal siding on a gable to conceal an edge of a roof and an end one of its supporting rafters to provide a structure having a uniform appearance. The pocket rake element has a face web spaced from the end rafter, an upper nailing flange for securement to a top margin at the roof along its edge, and a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for securement to sheathing on the gable. A downwardly open recess is provided between the lower nailing flange and the face web for receiving the siding.

United States Patent Ramins POCKET RAKE FOR GABLE SIDING CONCEALING A ROOF EDGE Gunars H. Ramins, 1709 LaRue Lane, Warrington, Pa.

Filed: Sept. 15, 1971 Appl. No.: 180,630

Inventor:

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS Miles er a1. ..52 94 x Waring et a1. ..52/94 Frentzen ..52/94 X [4 1 May 29,1973

3,478,477 11/1969 Poyton ..52/94X Primary Examiner-Alfred C. Perham AttorneyShair, Houson, Jr., Logan, Jr., Skillman,

Dorfman, Rogus, Allen, Free, Rez, Jr., Wila & Herrell 57 ABSTRACT A one-piece metal pocket rake element is provided for cooperating with metal siding on a gable to conceal an edge of a roof and an end one of its supporting rafters to provide a structure having a uniform appearance. The pocket rake element has a face web spaced from the end rafter, an upper nailing flange for securement to a top margin at the roof along its edge, and a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for securement to sheathing on the gable. A downwardly open recess is provided between the lower nailing flange and the face web for receiving the siding.

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POCKET RAKE FOR GABLE SIDING CONCEALING A ROOF EDGE The present invention relates to construction materials for buildings, and more particularly, the present invention relates to pre-formed curtain elements for use with a combination of pre-formed, non-wooden shapes such as US, J s, Us, etc. Although existing shapes may be used satisfactorily for concealing such things as corners extending along intersecting walls, there is not presently available any shape which provides a satisfactory transition between the rake or inclination of the roof and the gable of a building.

In installations where it is desired to conceal the transition with the same material as the siding, it has heretofore been necessary for a builder to provide wooden nailers of various dimensions between the last rafter and the edge of the roof to provide a solid underlay to which the standard shapes could be nailed. This procedure is undesirable not only because construction costs are increased by the additional materials and labor required to install the nailers, but because an increased amount of labor is required to fabricate a transition piece from a series of standard shapes. Moreover, since the siding abutting the inclined roof line must be mitered, skilled workmen are required to ensure a satisfactory result. Also, the mitered edges must be caulked to prevent leakage.

With the foregoing in mind, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a novel pocket rake element which provides a structure having a uniform appearance when used with siding of a similar material.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved pocket rake element which may be installed with a minimum of skilled labor.

As a further object, the present invention provides a unique pocket rake element which requires a minimum of underlying structural support members.

It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a pocket rake element which provides a leakresistant transition between a roof line and siding on the gable end of a structure.

More specifically, in the present invention a pocket rake element is provided for concealing an edge of a roof and an end rafter on the gable of a structure. The pocket rake element has a face web which extends in spaced relation along the end rafter, an upper nailing flange which is turned inwardly from the face web and nailed along a top margin of the roof, and a lower nailing flange which is inset from the face web and nailed to sheathing on the gable. The pocket rake element is shaped to provide a downwardly open recess between the lower nailing flange and the face web for receiving mitered ends of siding. The pocket rake element is also shaped between the upper nailing flange and the face web for receiving the edge of the roof.

These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention should become apparent from the following description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a view in end elevation of a gable of a building covered by siding which is partially broken away to expose underlying sheathing and having a pocket rake element embodying the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the pocket rake element taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a typical corner of the building taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1.

Referring now to the drawing, there is illustrated in FIG. 1 a building of conventional construction having a gable 10 covered by siding 11 which is fastened to sheathing l2. Customarily, the siding 11 comprises a series of elongated, relatively narrow lengths which are interlocked with one another and are butted against upright wooden comers 14,14 of the building. Preferably, the corners 14,14 are concealed by a standard L- shaped member 15 of the same material as the siding 11 as illustrated in FIG. 3; however, in installations of lesser quality, the corners are exposed and painted to match as closely as possible the color of the siding 11.

As noted heretofore, the ends of the lengths of siding 11 on the gable 10 are mitered to conform to the inclination or rake of the roof. Usually, the mitered ends abut the downwardly facing edge of a nailer nailed to the end one of the rafters supporting the roof; however, this procedure has not been satisfactory because an end nailer is required, because the ends of the siding must be mitered carefully to ensure a workmanlike fit, and because the intersection of the nailer and siding must be caulked to ensure a leak-resistant joint. Moreover, the exposed nailer, like the exposed corners, would require painting. If it were attempted to conceal the nailer with a series of standard shapes of the same material as the siding, a considerable amount of additional labor would be required, and the result would not have a satisfactory appearance.

In accordance with the present invention, all of the foregoing problems are avoided and a structure having a uniform appearance is provided. To this end, a onepiece pocket rake element 20 (FIG. 1) is installed along the rake of the roof before the siding 11 and the roofing is installed. As seen in FIG. 2, the pocket rake element 20 has a planar face web 21 which is spaced from the end one 22 of a series of rafters supporting the roof 23. The pocket rake element 20 is fastened to the structure by means of an upper nailing flange 24 which is supported on the top margin of the roof 23 and extends along its edge 23a and a lower nailing flange 25 which engages against the sheathing 12 below the rafter 22. It is to be noted that in certain installations, the rafter 22 may comprise part of the sheathing 12, for example, in installations where the sheathing l2 abuts the lower edge of the rafter 22. The pocket rake element 20 is temporarily positioned on the building by means of an inwardly open channel 26 provided between the upper nailing flange 24 and the face web 21, and the pocket rake element 20 is permanently secured to the building by means of nails 27,27 located at spaced intervals along its length in both the upper and lower nailing flanges 24 and 25, respectively. As best seen in FIG. 2, the upper nailing flange 24 has an inturned parallel continuation which engages the roof 23 below its top margin to form the inwardly open channel 26. The continuation terminates a spaced distance from the rafter 22 and the face web 21 is bent downwardly from the continuation to lie in a vertical plane parallel to the rafter 22 but between the edge of the roof 23 and the rafter 22. With this structure, it should be apparent that additional underlying nailers are completely unnecessary, since the pocket rake element 20 is fastened at locations where structural members of sufficient size are already present.

In order to provide a leak-proof joint between the pocket rake element 20 and the siding l1 and in order to eliminate the necessity of providing accurately mitered ends on the individual lengths of siding, the pocket rake element 20 is shaped to provide a downwardly-open recess 30 along its length. As best seen in FIG. 2, the recess 30 extends along a lower edge 28 of the face web 21 of the pocket rake element 20, and the recess 30 is located between the lower nailing flange 25 and the plane of the face web 21. Preferably, the lower nailing flange 25 depends below the elevation of lower edge 28 to ensure adequate clearance for nailing purposes, and the lower edge 28 of the face web 21 is located at an elevation lower than the top of the recess 30. Thus, the margin of the face web 21 along the lower edge 28 conceals the mitered ends of the siding l l, and the ends of the siding 11 need not be mitered in the most precise fashion. Moreover, the joints between the ends of the siding l1 and the pocket rake element 20 need not be caulked to provide a waterproof connection since the lower edge 28 of the face web 21 acts as a drip leg for water which may accumulate on the curtain element 20.

In use, the pocket rake element 20 is installed after the building has been erected and the sheathing l2 and roofing 23 nailed in place. The pocket rake element 20 is positioned with the edge 23a of the roof in the channel 26 and the upper nailing flange 24 on the top of the roof, and nails 27,27 are driven through the upper nailing flange at spaced intervals. Nails 27,27 are also driven at spaced intervals through the lower nailing flange 25. The siding 11 is installed in the usual manner, with its mitered ends being placed in the recess 30 of the pocket rake element. The roof 23 may then be covered by tar paper 31 and shingles 32,32 to complete the exterior of the building.

Preferably, the pocket rake element 20 is fabricated of the same material as the siding 11. However, there may be situations where it is desirable to employ the pocket rake element 20 with conventional wooden siding in order to obtain the aforementioned savings in labor and materials. Although the pocket rake element 20 is readily fabricated in rolling equipment, it should be apparent that the pocket rake element 20 could as readily be extruded from metal or plastic materials. Moreover, it should be evident that the width of the face web 21 may be varied to correspond to the width of the rafter 22. Also, the size of the roof-receiving channel 26 may be varied in accordance with the thickness of the roof 23 and the size of the siding-receiving recess 30 may be varied, depending on the thickness of the siding 11.

In view of the foregoing, it should be apparent that a pocket rake element is now available for use with siding to provide a structure having an exterior with a uniform appearance. The pocket rake element of the present invention also enables a structure to be erected with a minimum of materials and skilled workmen.

While a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail, various modifications, alterations and changes may be made without departing from its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A pocket rake element having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending laterally thereof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web located to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally from said depending edge web with said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation; said upper nailing flange, depending edge web and continuation defining a channel opening in a lateral direction to the other side of said face web; a lower nailing flange disposed alongside the lower portion of said face web; said face web having a portion extending laterally to its other side and along its lower edge with said portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to provide a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to the lateral direction, said laterallyextending portion spacing said face web from said recess, whereby a drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when the pocket rake is installed.

2. In a structure having a roof with a lateral edge, a rafter supporting the roof and inset from the edge, and sheathing located below the roof, the improvement comprising: a pocket rake element for concealing the edge of the roof and the rafter, said pocket rake having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending in a laterally inward direction for engaging an upper margin of said roof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web located to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally inward from said depending edge to form an inwardly open channel for receiving the edge of the roof, said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation so that said face web is spaced inwardly of the roof-edge and outwardly of said rafter; a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for engaging a margin of the sheathing; said face web having an inturned portion along its lower edge with said inturned portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to form a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to said lateral direction for receiving siding; said inturned portion spacing said recess laterally inward of said face web, and including means fastening said flanges to their respective securement margins, so that at least one drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when said pocket rake is installed on a structure.

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1. A pocket rake element having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending laterally thereof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web loCated to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally from said depending edge web with said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation; said upper nailing flange, depending edge web and continuation defining a channel opening in a lateral direction to the other side of said face web; a lower nailing flange disposed alongside the lower portion of said face web; said face web having a portion extending laterally to its other side and along its lower edge with said portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to provide a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to the lateral direction, said laterallyextending portion spacing said face web from said recess, whereby a drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when the pocket rake is installed.
 2. In a structure having a roof with a lateral edge, a rafter supporting the roof and inset from the edge, and sheathing located below the roof, the improvement comprising: a pocket rake element for concealing the edge of the roof and the rafter, said pocket rake having a face web with upper and lower edges; an upper nailing flange overlying said face web and extending in a laterally inward direction for engaging an upper margin of said roof; said upper nailing flange having a depending edge web located to one side of said face web and a continuation spaced from said upper nailing flange and extending laterally inward from said depending edge to form an inwardly open channel for receiving the edge of the roof, said face web depending along its upper edge from said continuation so that said face web is spaced inwardly of the roof-edge and outwardly of said rafter; a lower nailing flange inset from the face web for engaging a margin of the sheathing; said face web having an inturned portion along its lower edge with said inturned portion having an upward offset cooperating with said lower nailing flange to form a recess opening downwardly in a direction transverse to said lateral direction for receiving siding; said inturned portion spacing said recess laterally inward of said face web, and including means fastening said flanges to their respective securement margins, so that at least one drip leg for water is provided along the lower edge of the face web when said pocket rake is installed on a structure. 